Healthy veggie platter - Conjure up a moreish, meze-style veggie platter using a variety of colourful produce. Whizz up a butterbean tahini and enjoy the spread in the sunshine. Baked cheese with roasted garlic jersey royals - What could be better than dunking crispy roast Jersey Royals into gooey baked cheese? It's a simple, delicious and indulgent sharing dish. Is it for special occasions or everyday use? It's essential to consider this before buying because it might be wise to invest in a statement dish that can comfortably sit as a simple decoration in the kitchen and as a centrepiece for dinner parties. Is it essential for your dish to be microwavable? Once leftovers have been stored, some people might consider it a bonus if the same dish can then be transferred straight from the fridge to the microwave for reheating. Breakfast pancake platter - Provide a base of wholemeal American-style pancakes with the toppings of your choice. Make it a vibrant fruit extravaganza or a more sophisticated affair with soft cheese and smoked salmon.

Is it useful for your serving dish to double up as a container? It's handy if you can leave leftovers in a dish and pop it straight into the fridge.Summer vegetable & flatbread platter with dill & mustard dip - Make the most of al fresco dining with a vegetable platter of flatbreads and a lovely mustard and dill dip. It's a perfect sharing platter for a summer barbeque in the sun.